Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater is committed to providing our students with dance training in a caring and nurturing environment. We offer a complete curriculum ranging in classes for the pre-school student to the pre-professional dancer. Programs of study include our highly successful Early Childhood Dance Program for students ages 2-6, our Enrichment Program for recreational dancers and our Intensive Program for serious students. Our college educated, professional faculty are affiliated with Point Park University, School of American Ballet, Boston Ballet, Boston Conservatory, Butler University and Regional Dance America to name a few.
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Children are introduced to the fundamentals of dance in a fun and creative way. Ballet vocabulary is mixed in with exercises, games and props to promote body awareness, coordination, balance and following directions. All children are encouraged to participate independently from parents/caregivers. Parents may watch their children throughout the entire class from our class observation windows. Class meets once a week for 30 minutes. |
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Studied in its traditional form and structure, these classes are graded by age and ability, levels 1 through 7. Proper body alignment, classical line, musicality and ballet vocabulary are emphasized at all levels. The ballet syllabus at SNHDT is based on the classical Russian tradition and is further enhanced by the ideas and concepts of several other major methods and syllabi of training (i.e. Balanchine, Bournonville, Ceccehetti, and RAD).
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The Open Ballet Classes offered at SNHDT are geared for teens and adults who can only commit to studying ballet once a week or on a drop-in basis. Our goal is to provide both novice and experienced individuals the opportunity to study dance and exercise in a supportive environment, regardless of experience or prior training. The Beginner / Intermediate Teen / Adult Ballet class will emphasize the fundamentals of classical ballet while the Adult Ballet and Open Intermediate Ballet Class will focus on furthering the development each individual students ballet technique. There are no restrictions on the dance apparel worn in class.
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This program focuses on developing strong lines, technique, command of proper terminology and an understanding of the body's center of movement. Jazz dance emphasizes the body's natural response to rhythms and syncopated beats of jazz music. Additionally, students explore hip-hop and contemporary dance styles.
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The modern dance syllabus at SNHDT is based primarily on the teachings and styles of Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey. Movement is based around Graham's contract/release and Humphrey's concept of fall/recovery. Movement theories and steps common to many forms of modern dance are also introduced and further explored at upper levels. Intermediate and advanced students are challenged by increased complexity and length of sequence, constant level change and use of non-traditional phrasing.
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The tap program incorporates a blend of both buck and rhythm tap styles. These classes will emphasize technique, terminology, precision and strong rhythm skills.
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The Adult Ballet Classes offered at SNHDT are geared for teens and adults who can only commit to studying ballet once a week or on a drop-in basis. Our goal is to provide both novice and experienced individuals the opportunity to study dance and exercise in a supportive environment, regardless of experience or prior training. The Beginner / Intermediate Teen / Adult Ballet class will emphasize the fundamentals of classical ballet while the Adult Ballet and Open Intermediate Ballet Class will focus on furthering the development each individual students ballet technique. There are no restrictions on the dance apparel worn in class.
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Zumba® Fitness is the Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive. When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can't wait to give it a try. Before participants know it, they're getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There's no other fitness class like a ZumbaĻ Fitness-Party. It's easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.
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